The landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project at Forward Landfill leverages the power of science and advanced technologies to collect landfill gas generated at the Landfill and convert it to clean, renewable energy. The facility captures and converts enough landfill gas to power 8,400 homes annually.
The Forward Landfill team takes multiple steps to protect the environment. All waste is screened to ensure unacceptable waste is not accepted, and our standard operating procedures are designed to exceed regulatory standards. More than 400 acres of landfill property is dedicated to non-landfill operations.
Protection of all water sources is a priority at Forward Landfill. The Landfill is designed with a highly engineered composite liner system designed to contain any liquids that percolate through the solid waste. The liquids are conveyed to ponds where it is evaporated. Surface water at the site is controlled through a series of diversion berms and drainage ditches to preserve its quality. In addition, Forward Landfill assesses groundwater with 64 individual groundwater monitoring wells. Each well is routinely tested to verify the groundwater’s safety.
Forward Landfill’s gas is collected through a system of 231 gas extraction wells. The collected landfill gas converted to usable energy. In addition, the Landfill’s gas probes are also regularly monitored to ensure the landfill gas system is operating properly.
